Worry sets in as omicron variant spreads across US to at least 30 states

Dodging the omicron variant and COVID-19 this holiday season – and winter –will take effort. The country remains a COVID-19 hotspot.

By Dana James

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Health

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December 13, 2021

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Worry about Delta, and keep an eye on the omicron variant. That appears to be the latest from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The omicron variant spreads more easily than the original coronavirus and vaccines and boosters will continue to play a key role in helping keep Americans out of hospitals, according to a 5-page report detailing 43 cases of omicron in the U.S., released by the agency on Friday.

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Dana James

Dana James is an award-winning writer who founded Black Iowa News in 2020 and the Black Iowa Newspaper in 2023. Born and raised in Des Moines, Dana tells stories that center Black Iowans’ lived experiences and amplify their voices. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism from Grand View University. She serves as secretary of the Iowa Association of Black Journalists.